Datawind To Launch 4G Handset For Rs 3,000 By Feb

The company will offer free Internet browsing for 12 months on it.

However, there will be no free downloads and videos. Those who want to access videos and do downloads can buy a regular 4G plan offered by operators.

The company is in talks with various mobile operators for the 4G device. The company already has partnerships with Reliance Communications and Telenor for the free 2G and 3G Internet browsing.

India’s leading telecom operator Bharti Airtel on August 6 had announced launch of its 4G mobile phone services whereas Vodafone has started with Kochi.

Reliance Jio, the telecom arm of the cash-rich Reliance Industries is likely to start 4G voice and data services in December, while, Idea Cellular is planning to launch 4G services by the first half of 2016.

At a price tag of 3,000, the device will be cheapest among 4G handsets. Currently, the lowest 4G-enabled handset comes for over 4,000.